SPINNER F1 Hybrid Collard
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| Crop Remark: |
Large dark green vigorous leafy variety ideal for cooking due to it's tender quality and excellent taste. Notable tolerance to Diamond Back Moth (DBM) and light frost. Longer harvest period. Ideal for growing year round across all ecological zones.
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| Mode of Pollination: |
Cross Pollination |
Growing areas:
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Low to High attitudes |
Seed rate/acre:
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150 g |
Approx. seeds/gm:
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230 seeds |
Spacing:
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45x 45 cm or 45 x 30 cm |
Growth habit:
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Non-heading with semi-erect leaf attitude and growing points starting at lower part of short stem |
Maturity:
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40 - 50 days after transplanting |
Leaf Shape:
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Obovate with broadly round apex |
Leaf blistering:
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Very weak |
Leaf Color:
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Dark green entire leaf type |
Average leaf weight per plant:
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0.7 - 1 kg |
Yield potential:
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20 -25 tons /acre |
Bolting Tendancy:
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High bolting tolerance |
Diseases:
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Notable field resistance to Ring spot, Fusarium yellow and Black rot diseases |
| Usage: |
Lightly sauteed in oil until tender, flavored with onion and seasoned with salt. Cab be served either as main accompaniments or as a side dish with preferred meat. |
Health Benefits:
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Rich in vitamins A which strengthens the eyes, Vitamin C for body cell repair and skin smoothening, fiber that aid in digestion and lower cholestrol levels |
| Available pack sizes: |
Kadogo(100 seeds),2.5g 5g, 10g, 25g, 50g,100g, 250g |
